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Unread 30-01-2011, 00:41
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Re: Dewalt Motor Transmissions?

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Originally Posted by pjlap View Post
Is there a document that states what is legal with regards to using drill transmissions for gearboxes?
Maybe you're looking for the FRC Game Manual?

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Originally Posted by Tom Line View Post
The product must be available to all teams. So if it is something old off the shelf in your garage that no one else can purchase, you can't use it.
Uh, that's false. See <R29> (emphasis mine).
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Originally Posted by FRC Game Manual
<R29> COTS items from ROBOTS entered in previous FIRST competitions or COTS items that are no longer commercially available may be used under the following conditions:
A. The item must be functionally equivalent to the original condition as delivered from the VENDOR (e.g. a part that has non-functional label markings added would be permitted, but a part that has device-specific mounting holes added would be prohibited), and
B. The item must satisfy ALL applicable 2011 FRC materials/parts use rules.
The Dewalt whitepaper is here on CD-Media. Search around and you'll find a ton of stuff.
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